Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 15, 2009

Jagged Shadows May Indicate Saturn Ring Particles

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2009 is “Jagged Shadows May Indicate Saturn Ring Particles,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , JPL , Space Science Institute. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“What’s causing unusual jagged shadows on Saturn’s rings? No one is yet sure.”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2009

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At a glance

Date: April 15, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , JPL , Space Science Institute
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words